lie · n
lie
B1 something that you say which you know is not true
Dictionary examples:
His lie about being sick backfired when his boss saw him at the beach. (0.0)
My dog ate my homework was the biggest lie in school history. (0.0)
His lie about being a vegetarian was revealed when he ate three burgers. (0.0)
I told a lie when I said I liked her haircut. (28.3)